Liz Bradley, from Dale & Valley Homes, said: “The ‘cap’ places a limit on the total amount of benefit people of a working age can claim if they are in receipt of Housing Benefit or Universal Credit.”

Carol Crathorne from Durham City Homes, continued: “So if you are above the cap limit, and depending on your circumstances, the level of Housing Benefit or Universal Credit you receive may be reduced.”

East Durham Homes’ Julie Dower noted that those affected will be contacted directly by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

She said: “Yes, the DWP will be writing to people who will be affected by the cap; however we want to remind tenants that if they do receive a letter not to panic and speak to their landlord for advice and access to additional support.”

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